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Robert Mapplethorpe Calla Lilly collector's plate
Robert Mapplethorpe Calla Lilly collector's plate

Robert Mapplethorpe Calla Lilly collector's plate

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in New York, NY

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946-1989) Calla Lilly, plate produced by Swid Powell in 1989, original image captured 1984 Porcelain with overglaze transfer-printed decoration 12 in....

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1980s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Porcelain

Poppy and Calla Lily Plate, Porcelain by Robert Mapplethorpe
Poppy and Calla Lily Plate, Porcelain by Robert Mapplethorpe

Poppy and Calla Lily Plate, Porcelain by Robert Mapplethorpe

By Robert Mapplethorpe

Located in Long Island City, NY

Poppy and Calla Lily Plate by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1946 - 1989 Date: 2000 Medium: Pair of Porcelain Plates in Original Box Edition: 500 Size: 8.25 x 8.25 in. (20.96 x 20.96 cm)

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

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Robert Mapplethorpe, Pair of Porcelain Plates
Robert Mapplethorpe, Pair of Porcelain Plates

Robert Mapplethorpe, Pair of Porcelain Plates

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily & Poppy Flower Date: circa 2000 Medium: Pair of Porcelain Plates, printed signature, numbering verso Editi...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Pair of Porcelain Plates
Robert Mapplethorpe, Pair of Porcelain Plates

Robert Mapplethorpe, Pair of Porcelain Plates

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily & Poppy Flower Date: circa 2000 Medium: Pair of Porcelain Plates, printed signature, numbering verso Editi...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

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Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Calla Lily, Robert Mapplethorpe Service Plate
Calla Lily, Robert Mapplethorpe Service Plate

Calla Lily, Robert Mapplethorpe Service Plate

Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA

This stunning black and white ceramic plate is part a 3-plate series that Mapplethorpe designed in 1988, featuring his striking flower images, including "Calla Lilly, 1984".

Category

1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Ceramic

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You are likely to find exactly the mapplethorpe plate you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a mapplethorpe plate may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right mapplethorpe plate is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black. Artworks like these — often created in ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any room of your home. A large mapplethorpe plate can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 8.25 high and 12 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a Mapplethorpe Plate?

The average selling price for a mapplethorpe plate we offer is $250, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $750 for the highest priced.

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